Edgar Ray Jarman, beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, uncle, teacher and friend left this earthly life unexpectedly, at the age of 86, on April 28, 2008 to go to his Heavenly home. Born in Palmyra, Tenn. on April 22, 1922, he proudly served his country as a United States Army paratrooper during World War II in the European campaigns. After graduating from the University of Tennessee in 1947, he began his life-long teaching career. He came to Texas Tech in 1955 and returned to High School teaching at Frenship from 1960 to 1965. He then was on the first staff of Coronado High school where he remained until he retired in 1987.

Ed was a member of the Order of the Purple Heart, D. A. V., South Plains Plant Society, Lubbock Memorial Arboretum, and First Baptist Church, Lubbock. He served on the D.A.V. Honor Guard Unit that performs military honors at the funerals of veterans.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Helen; daughters, Katrina Jarman and Karla Norwood; son-in-law, Peter Norwood; grandson, Philip Norwood; two sisters; five brothers; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 2, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, in Lubbock, with Dr. Bobby Dagnel and Rev. Randy Holman officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home.

Memorials may be given to the Willie McCool Scholarship Fund c/o Coronado High School, University of Tennessee Scholarship Fund or the Lubbock Memorial Arboretum. Knowing how he loved plants and flowers, please give some to those you love.

Online condolences may be made at www.sandersfuneralhome.com